What instruction should the nurse teach the postpartum woman about perineal self-care?
a. Perform perineal self-care at least twice a day.
b. Cleanse with warm water in a squeeze bottle from front to back.
c. Remove perineal pads from the rectal area toward the vagina. d.
Use cool water to decrease edema of the perineum.
Question 2
A woman will be discharged 48 hours after a vaginal delivery. When planning discharge teaching, the nurse would include what information about lochia?
a. Lochia should disappear 2 to 4 weeks postpartum.
b. It is normal for the lochia to have a slightly foul odor.
c. A change in lochia from pink to bright red should be reported.
d. A decrease in flow will be noticed with ambulation and activity.
The patient and his family meet with the nurse to discuss progress on the patient care plan.
Documenting the health history is a crucial step in providing patient care
The nurse cares for the postop client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU).
Paul Colin, Figure of a Woman.
Perform Infant Rescue Breathing
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